League One round-up: Swindon miss out

Swindon miss the chance to close the gap on the top four while second-placed Leeds held to draw at Hartlepool

WHEN Charlton played Swindon on Boxing Day they had two players sent off before half-time but still salvaged a point through a Miguel Llera equaliser four minutes into stoppage time. The sides met again yesterday, and while Charlton kept their full contingent this time, they had to wait only until the third minute of stoppage time to equalise, Nicky Baily striking in the 1-1 draw.

Kevin Amankwaah had fired Swindon in front after 65 minutes.

Leeds United, with their FA Cup exploits consigned to the history books, extended their lead at the top, even though they only drew 2-2 at Hartlepool. Luciano Becchio struck twice for the visitors, but the home side twice came back through Adam Boyd's volley and Antony Sweeney's stoppage-time header. Stockport lost 3-1 at home to MK Dons to go a 16th league match without a win. George Donnelly had given County the lead, but failed